“T” Beam

A patented beam with "T" cross-section, developed by ELASTIC POTENTIAL. This is a component designed to be part of 'Narrow Frames'.

Category
Beams
Usual Applications
As part of 'Narrow Frames' in buildings with high number of partitions (housing; hotels; hospitals) or areas of buildings with high ceilings that allow downdropping beams (commercial areas; industrial buildings).
EP Code Convention
T-
Advantages
Very light and structuraly efficient.
Low cost
May be used in 'Narrow frames' (hidden in partition walls).
To consider
  • May include special detailing to hide corbels of multistorey columns.
  • Flanges may not be hidden in partition walls and may be hidden in false ceilings.
  • This is a downdropping beam that may need openings in the web for the passage of conduits.